Paden Twin Bridges

Queen post and Burr Arch design. East and West Paden (or as they are better known as The Twin Bridges), these are the only twin covered bridges in the United States. They are located on Huntington Creek in Fishing Creek Twp. Columbia County, east of Forks, off 1020, east of Pa. Rte. 487.
The Twin Bridges were constructed in 1884 by W.C. Pennington for the sum of $720.00, and are named after John Paden, who operated a nearby sawmill. Twin Bridges County park was created in 1963 when a new road, 1020, bypassed the structures. The bridges are located in a park and preserved thanks to the planning of the Columbia County Commissioners, organizations and other concerned citizens of Columbia County. The West Paden is a length of 112 feet and width of 15 feet, the structure is owned and maintained by Columbia County. The East Paden has a length of 75 feet and width of 15 feet, like the West Paden it is also owned and maintained by the county. The two bridges have been completely restored in 2008.